'Crossing While Elderly' Will Get You A Ticket

Columnist Steve Lopez wonders why police are ticketing seniors or cyclists crossing at intersections.

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April 17, 2006, 2:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"I know the police are trying to protect pedestrians and motorists, and yeah, it's dangerous out there. But come on. You can cross the border illegally and be left alone, but we're ticketing people crossing intersections? Anybody on foot or bike in this traffic-choked city ought to get a commendation, not a citation."

FULL STORY: Guilty of `Crossing While Elderly'

Sunday, April 16, 2006 in The Los Angeles Times

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